A staff introduces Vietnamese traditional dishes during the Ho Chi Minh City International Food Festival 2016 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Dec. 15, 2016. The Ho Chi Minh City International Food Festival 2016, held from Dec. 15 to 18, is showcasing special dishes from 18 countries and territories with a total of 150 booths. A wide range of activities, including a cooking contest, a gastronomy photo exhibition, bartender demonstrations and music shows will also be held during the event. (Xinhua/Hoang Thi Huong)